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Learn to swim in 5 days! We help people of all ages. Swim with Mr. Blue is located in Coral Springs, FL and is right off of the Sawgrass.Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:03:57 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.1April Swim Savingshttp://swimwithmrblue.com/specials/
http://swimwithmrblue.com/specials/#respondFri, 17 Feb 2017 16:19:58 +0000http://swimwithmrblue.com/?p=1554Save up to $65* on Mr. Blue’s 5 Day Swim Program!! Swim With Mr. Blue is taking $25 off Mr. Blue’s Tiny Tadpoles 5 Day Program, when you register to swim during the month […]

Mr. Blue’s Tiny Tadpoles 5 Day Program consists of private one-on one 30 minute sessions that are taught in 5 consecutive days. Price includes our Learn to Swim With Mr. Blue Book and DVD along with our “Swim Safe Guarantee”

Offer Details: Expires 04/22/17. 1 discount allowed per swimmer; swim class must be purchased prior to offer expiration, Recommended age is 18 months or older to participate in Mr Blue’s 5 day program, any child younger than 18 months must be evaluated by our swim instructors before being able to guarantee that they will be able to get back to the wall on their own in 5 days.; Must mention coupon to receive discount.Customers must pay annual swim insurance fee ($35 for 1 child or $50 for family) Please email TeamBlue@SwimWithMrBlue.com to schedule your lessons. You can begin your registration online by clicking here

The rules for the water smart coupon are: The child must be between the ages of 6 months or older and 4 years or younger; Each child will need their own coupon and may only receive one coupon per year; Coupons are available only to Broward County Residents.

Please fill out your request for your $40 coupon by Clicking Here. Swim Central will create a voucher and send it to you; You can then email us at TeamBlue@SwimWithMrBlue.com or call us at (954) 956-9955 with your voucher number to schedule your swim lessons. Please email us your voucher upon registration.

Now offering lessons at both locations to better serve you

]]>http://swimwithmrblue.com/specials/feed/0Parkland and Coral Springs Swim Lessons give your child the tools for swimming safe this summer in South Florida!http://swimwithmrblue.com/parkland-coral-springs-swim-lessons-give-child-tools-swimming-safe-summer-south-florida/
http://swimwithmrblue.com/parkland-coral-springs-swim-lessons-give-child-tools-swimming-safe-summer-south-florida/#respondTue, 10 Jun 2014 17:15:07 +0000http://swimwithmrblue.com/?p=863The first order of business this summer should be teaching your child how to swim. Not only is it necessary, it is life saving. Call Swim With Mr. Blue today, at: (954) 956 – 9955, […]

]]>The first order of business this summer should be teaching your child how to swim. Not only is it necessary, it is life saving. Call Swim With Mr. Blue today, at: (954) 956 – 9955, or visit: http://swimwithmrblue.com to sign up today!

Swim With Mr. Blue offers several swim classes based on the age and ability of our swimmers. The most critical classes offered are for children under 5 years of age, which include an introduction to the water that will relieve fear and anxiety, which is common in young children who have had limited water exposure. These classes also teach life saving swimming skills, which is imperative due to the high risk of drowning in children in this age group. Swim With Mr. Blue is a leader of certified swim instruction, and we are dedicated to providing your child with the vital tools he or she needs to a safe swimming South Florida resident.

Parkland Parents: It’s never to early for your child to learn how to swim.

Swim With Mr. Blue’s Baby Guppies swim class is for ages 6 to 24 months, and it is a Mommy and Me class that is designed to teach both the parent or guardian and child water safety skills, while providing a comfortable introduction to the water. Important swimming skills are learned in this class, which include:

Blowing bubbles and holding our breath

Kicking feet

Rowing arms

Floating

Opening eyes under the water, face submersion

Reaching for, getting back to, and moving along the wall of the pool.

This class includes a Learn to Swim with Mr. Blue book and DVD for you to share and read with your child, which will also familiarize you with the course concept and songs used in class as part of the method for learning. Repetition, songs, and fun make this class a successful learning environment that your child will love.

Because your child will need to be independent in their swimming abilities, ages 18 months and older are what we recommend for our Mr. Blue’s Learn to Swim in 5 Days Tiny Tadpoles program. This program is private, one on one, 30 minute, 5 consecutive day swim program that will teach your child important safety skills that will help them recover when they fall into a pool or body of water. Here are some highlights of this program:

Day One: Your child will receive a warm, welcoming, meet and greet with his or her swim instructor. After high-fives are exchanged, we move to the pool where your child will learn how to hold his or her breath underwater, how to kick in position, how to reach for the wall, and how to ‘choo-choo’ along the wall, all with the help of colorful toys and songs that we sing that are included in the Learn to Swim with Mr. Blue story.

Day Two – A review of day one will take place, and we will introduce rowing arms, and we will teach your child how to get to the wall on their own while being gently guided. We will also introduce floating on the back while being supported.

Day Three – On day 3, we will teach the Humpty Jumpty swim while singing Humpty Jumpty as your child learns how to jump into the water from the wall, turn around in the water, and swim back to the wall. This is practiced repeatedly throughout this lesson.

Day Four – On day 4, we begin teaching your child how to go underwater to retrieve toys that sink. We continue practicing the Humpty Jumpty swim off the wall now in a standing position, and may position your child in deeper water and have them swim back to the wall.

Day Five – Today your child will have a swim test, fully clothed to simulate what it would be like if they accidentally fell in the pool. We invite parents into the water for this lesson, and we go over all of the swim techniques taught over the past week, to make sure both parent and child are capable of performing the skills, so that more practice can take place at home!

We emphasize the importance of practicing these skills repetitively at home so that they are not forgotten. These skills need to be second nature to your child so that they will not panic in the actual event of falling in the pool or a body of water.

Swim With Mr. Blue strongly recommends securing swim instruction for your Parkland or Coral Springs child who is under 5 years of age, to practice the best method of prevention. The Mr. Blue’s Lean to Swim in 5 Days Tiny Tadpole program is affordably priced, with discounts for hosting a group of 2, 3 or more children for 5 or more private lessons at your home. Visit: http://swimwithmrblue.com/lessons/level-1-tiny-tadpoles-18-months-older-one-on-one-5-day-fast-track/ for pricing information, and learn ways to save. Have a safe and happy summer!

]]>http://swimwithmrblue.com/parkland-coral-springs-swim-lessons-give-child-tools-swimming-safe-summer-south-florida/feed/0Parkland and Coral Springs Parents: Swim With Mr. Blue Welcomes Children With Special Needs and Provides Them With Superior Swim Instruction.http://swimwithmrblue.com/parkland-coral-springs-parents-swim-mr-blue-welcomes-children-special-needs-provides-superior-swim-instruction/
http://swimwithmrblue.com/parkland-coral-springs-parents-swim-mr-blue-welcomes-children-special-needs-provides-superior-swim-instruction/#respondTue, 10 Jun 2014 17:10:22 +0000http://swimwithmrblue.com/?p=860Miss Julie and her highly skilled and certified team take pleasure in teaching children with special needs, various challenges, and disabilities how to swim. Visit: http://swimwithmrblue.com. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children […]

]]>Miss Julie and her highly skilled and certified team take pleasure in teaching children with special needs, various challenges, and disabilities how to swim. Visit: http://swimwithmrblue.com.

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children and adults with Autism. However, Swim With Mr. Blue is working to change that statistic. Our staff is dedicated to working with all children to teach them how to become safe swimmers, including those with special needs, so that they can draw upon the skills we teach them throughout their lives whenever they are near water. Children on the spectrum, as well as any children with physical or mental disabilities also deserve the chance to embrace the many benefits and joy that swimming has to offer.

Parkland and Coral Springs children on the Autistic spectrum achieve great success with swim lessons at Swim With Mr. Blue!

All swim lessons are adaptable for swimmers with special needs. The team at Swim With Mr. Blue is experienced in working with children on the Autistic spectrum, with Cerebral Palsy, and Downs Syndrome, as well as other special needs or developmental delays. Our lessons include distinctive strategies that work well with children who have special needs, and we also include generous amounts of patience, encouragement and love. Your child does not have to be fully verbal to join our program. We welcome your child with open arms, and our certified swim instructors work with each child individually, and are skilled in determining how to make your child feel comfortable in the water in order to encourage their optimal potential for learning. Research has shown that the stimulating effects of swimming instruction have the potential to increase alertness, concentration, perception and intelligence. Social and emotional improvements, as well as physical and developmental advances have been documented through swim instruction as well. Swim With Mr. Blue will help your child achieve their safe swimming goals!

Swim With Mr. Blue is proud of its team of certified swim instructors, who are highly trained to work with children, including those with special needs. Our instructors are able to determine each child’s challenges, fears, and interests. Visual supports, repetition, flexibility, and encouragement are some of the tools used in Swim With Mr. Blue’s instruction in Parkland and Coral Springs. Our swimmers learn in a positive and welcoming environment, and private lessons ensure that children progress at their own pace, and move on to the next level only when they are ready. The lessons are personalized, because every child is different, and our skilled instructors understand that. Thiscustomized instruction allows our instructors to help your child develop skills, conquer their fears, and build self-confidence.

Parkland and Coral Springs parents can rest assured knowing that their children are learning how to swim from the very best at Swim With Mr. Blue!

Swim With Mr. Blue is lucky to have the most dedicated and professional instructors on our team, ensuring that your children are in the best hands as they learn important skills that can save their lives. Ms. Julie, the founder of Swim With Mr. Blue, is a native Floridian who is a certified Water Safety Instructor, CPR/First Aid instructor, and Lifeguard instructor. She is certified in elementary education, and has taught in the public school system for over 10 years. Miss Julie’s love of working with children, and her experience working with children who are physically challenged in an adapted aquatics program, motivated her to start an Aquatics Sports Camp. Soon after,she founded Swim With Mr. Blue in 2007. The rest is history!

Coach Mark is CPR and WSI certified with over ten years of swimming instruction and lifeguard experience. He recently completed his degree at Florida Atlantic University with a major in History. He is involved with the Frist Priority Club at West Glades Middle School, and was awarded “Outstanding Swim Instructor of the Year” by Swim America in 2008. Coach Mark teaches Lifeguard and CPR certification classes at Swim With Mr. Blue.

Miss Shannon began working with children at age 12, as a CPR certified babysitter. Since then, she has become certified as an American Red Cross lifeguard, in CPR, First Aid, and AED, and has a degree in Nutrition and Education. She has been working at Swim With Mr. Blue since 2013 and she loves being a part of the team, teaching the children how to be safe in the water, and being a part of their success.

Call Swim With Mr. Blue to learn more about our swim instruction programs available for children with special needs at: (954) 956 – 9955, or visit: http://swimwithmrblue.com today for more information. We look forward to teaching your child how to swim at Swim With Mr. Blue this summer!

]]>Is Your Child Swim Safe? Visit: http://swimwithmrblue.comMiss Julie and the trained staff at Swim With Mr. Blue can Make Your Child swim safe in just 5 days. It’s important that you take action today.

Drowning is the #1 cause of death in children ages 1 – 4, with 71% of drowning deaths occurring in residential swimming pools. It is 100% preventable, and only you can protect your child from becoming part of this grim statistic.

Miss Julie and her skilled swim teachers at Swim With Mr. Blue are committed to teaching every child how to swim in the Parkland and Coral Springs communities, as well in many other communities throughout south Florida. Miss Julie and her team work with swimmers as young as 6 months old, and also provide children and adults of all ages with swim instruction, helping everyone become the best swimmer they can be.

Most children who have not had regular exposure to the water tend to be fearful of it, or anxious around it. The first step in becoming swim safe is to build your child’s comfort level and confidence so they can acquire the swimming skills they need to become competent swimmers. The Swim With Mr. Blue facility has a pool that is heated year round, and a professionally trained, warm and friendly swim teacher who will work with your child. Of course, Swim with Mr. Blue also gets help from Mr. Blue himself, who also used to be afraid of the water! Now, he helps children gain the courage they need, through his book and DVD that every student swimmer receives at the beginning of instruction. These tools help children feel comfortable trusting Mr. Blue swim teachers and staff to teach them the skills they need to be safe swimmers!

Every child in the Parkland community needs to learn swimming survival skills. Every Parkland parent and guardian needs to make this a priority.

Florida is the number one state in the country for drowning deaths of children. Children who live in Broward County or reside in the state of Florida need to learn swimming skills just as much as they need to learn any other life skill.

The drowning deaths of children in south Florida has grown into an epidemic, proven in one tragic statistic: it’s the number one killer of children here. The real tragedy is that every one of these deaths is completely preventable. Although the number one cause for accidental child or infant drowning is poor supervision, even the most attentive parents cannot turn their backs for a minute, or take their eyes off of a child near water for a second, that’s how quickly drowning can occur. Although there are useful methods for drowning prevention that Swim With Mr. Blue always urges parents and guardians to utilize, there is no better, no more effective method of prevention that you can protect your child with than teaching them how to swim.

Ensuring that your child learns how to swim is a crucial survival skill no less important than the skills they will learn in school.

It’s just that simple. Every child who is a resident of Parkland, Coral Springs, or any other community in south Florida – the location with the highest instances of drowning deaths in the state each year – needs to learn how to swim. Otherwise they are not properly prepared for survival.

Call Swim with Mr. Blue today to learn more information and schedule your child’s life saving swimming instruction, at (954) 956 – 9955, or visit: http://swimwithmrblue.com. Don’t delay, summer is here. Here’s to a safe and happy summer for every child!

]]>Swim With Mr. Blue wants all of our Coral Springs and Parkland families to swim safely and have fun this summer! Posted are some important drowning prevention tips from www.poolsafety.gov :

Stay within arm’s reach at all times in and around the pool.

Assign an adult water watcher when children are swimming in the pool.

Fence your pool: Use a 4-foot or taller fence with self-closing and self-latching gates.

Swim lessons for all!

Install pool and gate alarms.

Lean CPR!

It is also important to keep children away from pool drains, pipes, and other openings to avoid entrapments.

Have a cell phone nearby at all times whenever your family or friends are using the pool or spa

If a child is missing, look for him in the pool or spa FIRST.

Swim With Mr. Blue has a 5-day swim program for Parkland and Coral Springs residents, as well as the greater Fort Lauderdale area. Our program utilizes an exclusive method that has consistent and proven success for teaching anyone how to swim, including infants, all the way up to adults. Babies as young as 6 months old can learn how to swim at Swim With Mr. Blue, as well as children, teens, and grown ups.

Parkland Swim Lessons for babies are an excellent way to teach important developmental skills.

The earlier a child discovers the freedom of floating and underwater swimming, the more relaxed and independent he or she will become. Babies have a natural reflex to close their epiglottis when submerged underwater. However, swim instruction is necessary in order to teach them how to recall this normally forgotten skill. Baby swim lessons help babies grow a sense of self-esteem and confidence, and it allows them to exercise muscles that are rarely used, which assists with fine motor skills, coordination, and balance. Baby swim lessons are a good way for parents to introduce their child to the water, and show them how enjoyable it is while teaching them the importance of being a safe swimmer.

Coral Springs and Parkland: Swim Lessons for families available from the leader in certified swim instruction – Swim With Mr. Blue.

Swim With Mr. Blue offers swim lessons for Coral Springs and Parkland families, and the Baby Guppies baby swim class for ages 6 to 24 months old is a great way to bond with your baby, in the comfort of Swim With Mr. Blue’s heated, salt water pool. Parents will be introduced to a variety of teaching principles, such as proper holding techniques, safe water entry and exit, breathing control that begins with blowing bubbles and holding our breath, kicking feet, rowing arms, floating, and water submersion. You will also get a Learn to Swim with Mr. Blue book and DVD for you to enjoy with your baby, which will assist you with learning the method and songs that will enhance your baby’s experience and ensure that it is positive, fun, and relaxed. The swim instruction teaches both the parent and the baby by introducing important water safety skills, and encourages social interaction and fun.

Swim With Mr. Blue’s certified swim instructors provide swim lessons throughout Coral Springs, Parkland, and all of Fort Lauderdale. Private lessons in the pool at your residence are also available. In addition to Parkland swim lessons for babies, Swim With Mr. Blue also offers swim instruction for all ages. Other classes offered include CPR and First Aid, which is strongly recommended for parents, guardians, grandparents, teachers, and babysitters, a lifeguard certification course, and we also offer Girl and Boy Scout swim training badge courses.

]]>http://swimwithmrblue.com/swim-mr-blue-shares-pool-safety-tips-parkland-coral-springs-swim-safe-families/feed/0Accidental Drowning In South Florida Continuehttp://swimwithmrblue.com/accidental-drowning-in-south-florida-continue/
http://swimwithmrblue.com/accidental-drowning-in-south-florida-continue/#respondWed, 03 Apr 2013 12:58:48 +0000http://swimwithmrblue.com/?p=111Children in South Florida die from drowning at an alarming rate. South Florida carries the highest pool drowning death rate for children in the U.S. This has become such a high concern that groups such […]

]]>Children in South Florida die from drowning at an alarming rate. South Florida carries the highest pool drowning death rate for children in the U.S. This has become such a high concern that groups such as the DPC or Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County are forming. They are striving in efforts to promote, develop and support training within the community in order to educate people with drowning prevention help.

As summer approaches parents and guardians should understand that the number one killer of South Florida kids is accidental drowning. Child and infant drowning is in fact one hundred percent preventable. Through adult supervision, proper barriers and swim safety lessons kids do not have to become part of these alarming drowning statistics. Statistics like 70% of drowning occur in swimming pools. The Florida Department of Health ranks Lee County second in drowning deaths and Broward County the highest. In Port Charlotte twin toddlers were found floating face up in the family swimming pool. One lost their life and the other was left in a coma. No parent should have to grieve for the loss of their child when applying multiple levels of protection that anyone can follow can prevent this.

The number one reason for accidental child or infant drowning is poor supervision. Adults must understand that performing chores, chatting on the phone or caring for other children are a distraction. Most parents of drowning victims did not even know their child was missing. Studies show a child drowns within the first five minutes of entering a pool area. Following poor supervision is lack of proper barriers. All swimming pools should been surrounded by a four sided fence, have self latching locks on all doors or gates and doors leading to a pool area should have an alarm or beeping mechanism to notify parents that a child has excited the safety of their home. If a child is missing check the swimming pool first as every second counts when a child’s life is at stake.

Each year 300 children under the age of 5 die by drowning and 2,000 others require emergency medical care from drowning related injury. We have to act and take the required responsibilities as adults and put forth the needed effort in saving the lives of the children in our communities. If you are a parent consider swimming lessons for your infant or other children and consider a CPR course for yourself. Preparation is key to being ready when the unexpected occurs. Be ready to save a life. For information on swimming lessons or CPR courses in Coral Springs visit www.swimwithmrblue.com or call (954) – 956-9965. Julie Gross and the other certified swim instructors of Swim With Mr. Blue want to help you prevent infant and child drowning. Until everyone swims!

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http://swimwithmrblue.com/autism-swimming-lessons-south-florida/#commentsWed, 03 Apr 2013 12:57:26 +0000http://swimwithmrblue.com/?p=110For those looking for Autism Swimming Lessons visit www.swimwithmrblue.com or call (954) 956-9955. (PRWEB) April 20, 2010 – Water safety for children is obvious as it protects children from drowning and helps keep them safe […]

(PRWEB) April 20, 2010 – Water safety for children is obvious as it protects children from drowning and helps keep them safe in and around the water. All children need to learn to swim but in the situation of a child who is less aware of his or her surrounding and challenged with communication, it is even more crucial. April is water safety month as well as Autism Awareness Month, which is why Julie Gross and the Swim With Mr. Blue crew are actively promoting these messages throughout their South Florida community.

Autism Swimming Lessons South Florida

Julie Gross and her fellow certified swim instructors are making great efforts in teaching children of all ages and abilities to swim safely. The Swim With Mr. Blue crew celebrates Autism Awareness Month by participating in multiple community events that promote water safety, swimming lessons and Autism Awareness through their fun packed water safety puppet show. Ms. Julie has a deep love and compassion for kids that have been blessed to be Autistic. She believes that each child is precious and some of us just need a little more tender love and care. Ms. Julie understands that many children with Autism really do well in the water because they feel relaxed when they are in the water. Children with Autism adapt and learn very well with repetition, association and memorization of stories and songs. This is why so many children who are on the spectrum benefit from the Swim With Mr. Blue program.

Autism Swimming Lesson With Swim With Mr. Blue

It is especially important for children with emotional, behavioral, and communication disorders to learn to swim through one-on-one instruction offered by a certified swim instructor that understands and has worked with autistic children before. Children who have difficulty processing the sensory input in the world often find swimming to be a welcome respite and Ms. Julie makes every effort to connect with each of her swim students for a fun and comfortable experience. Please join Ms. Julie and celebrate Autism Awareness Month and for more information about Autism Swimming Lessons visit www.swimwithmrblue.com or call (954) 956-9955.

]]>http://swimwithmrblue.com/autism-swimming-lessons-south-florida/feed/1South Florida Swim Safety For Autistic Kidshttp://swimwithmrblue.com/south-florida-swim-safety-for-autistic-kids/
http://swimwithmrblue.com/south-florida-swim-safety-for-autistic-kids/#respondWed, 03 Apr 2013 12:55:15 +0000http://swimwithmrblue.com/?p=109Autism is an extremely complex disorder and can be difficult to explain, as we are still learning more about it. Not to down play what autism is but to explain what it effects in a […]

]]>Autism is an extremely complex disorder and can be difficult to explain, as we are still learning more about it. Not to down play what autism is but to explain what it effects in a simple manner we can break it down into four fundamental areas which include sensory processing challenges, speech/language delays and impairments, the elusive social interaction skills and whole child/self-esteem issues. Each child has their own unique set of needs and capabilities. With autistic children they can often be unaware of the world around them putting them at a greater risk for potential drowning. A ten-year-old autistic boy was found lifeless in his neighbor’s pool. His death and the hundreds of accidental drowning that occur in Florida each year can be prevented through swim safety. One such tool in the area of swim safety is swimming lessons.

The most difficult aspect of autism may be sensory integration. Ordinary sights, sounds, smells, tastes and touches of everyday that you or I may not even notice can be downright painful for an autistic child. The very environment often seems hostile. This is why a certified swim instructor who is very gentle, comforting and kind should provide swimming lessons for a child on the autistic spectrum. Julie Gross and her team of certified swim instructors understand the needs and care taken in teaching autistic kids to swim.

The goal of the Swim With Mr. Blue Team is to teach children to swim safely and successfully in the water. Through the Swim With Mr. Blue book and DVD as well as songs and puppets all kids can enjoy the colorful characters while learning to swim safely in a safe and fun environment. Parents and guardians can find further autism support and information by visiting the Autism Society Of America site and search by chapter such as the South Florida Broward chapter. Teaching autistic kids in South Florida to swim better aids them in their own personal safety, growth and development.

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http://swimwithmrblue.com/babies-swimming-lessons/#respondWed, 03 Apr 2013 12:52:45 +0000http://swimwithmrblue.com/?p=107We are just three months into the year 2010 and we have already seen dozens of news reports on both near and fatal drowning accidents of children under the age of 14. We consistently hear […]

]]>We are just three months into the year 2010 and we have already seen dozens of news reports on both near and fatal drowning accidents of children under the age of 14. We consistently hear about how to prevent illness and the importance of wearing a safety belt in our automobile, but it seems we have lost sight of the importance of water safety. Drowning death tolls continue to increase throughout south Florida. With residential and community pools in most neighborhoods as well as water parks, the ocean and lakes families cannot escape the dangers of the water. This is why it is absolutely necessary to provide infants and children with basic survival skills in the event that they should fall into water.

It takes only three inches of water to create a drowning environment. The face only needs to be submerged in this small amount of liquid to drown. Babies swimming lessons are taught as early as the age of six months. Baby swim lessons are considered self-rescue swimming lessons as they are intended to increase a child’s survival rate in the case of an accidental fall into a body of water. Babies are taught to hold their breath as well as how to turn from face down to face up in the water into a floating position. They are taught to rotate, turn face up, relax, float and cry for help.

Infants learn this life saving technique through repetition or sensory motory learning. Babies are taught to respond that water on the face means to close their mouth and open their eyes. Babies swimming lessons are not a 100 percent guarantee that a child will not drown. It is instead a safety tool that a child learns to increase their chance for survival upon falling into the water and as parents we work towards this goal in everything we do for our children. From immunization to a nutritious diet, baby swim lessons are simply a healthy precaution to help our children grow strong, healthy and safe lives.

]]>http://swimwithmrblue.com/babies-swimming-lessons/feed/0Safety Skills: Baby Swim Classhttp://swimwithmrblue.com/safety-skills-baby-swim-class/
http://swimwithmrblue.com/safety-skills-baby-swim-class/#respondWed, 03 Apr 2013 12:51:00 +0000http://swimwithmrblue.com/?p=105As a parent the first time you hear of baby swim class you may find yourself in doubt that such a thing is a reality. Can babies really learn to swim? Baby swim class is […]

]]>As a parent the first time you hear of baby swim class you may find yourself in doubt that such a thing is a reality. Can babies really learn to swim? Baby swim class is not intended to make your child an Olympic swimmer it is the creation of a solid swim foundation that increases confidence in the water. Kicking, floating and blowing bubbles in the water are the first steps in swim lessons. Babies six months to twenty-four months can be taught to kick and flip themselves over to a floating position in the event that they accidentally fall into a pool. The infant is taught through repetition and encouragement, which is how children naturally learn.

Baby Swim Class Is Part Of A Infant Drowning Prevention Plan

A baby swim class teaches an infant competence, confidence and the skills for aquatic safety. It is a self-rescue technique that can help prevent infant drowning. This is by no means a reason to neglect other water safety guidelines but acts as a part of an infant drowning prevention plan. A pool should be fenced in with self-locking gates and all toys should be kept out of and away from the pool. Any time children are around the water there should be an adult to supervise. Drowning is one hundred percent preventable with safety practices are used.

Baby Swim Class Is Taught By Certified Swim Instructors

Baby swim class not only gives a baby safety skills but it also offers exercise, enjoyment and socialization. Baby swim class can be held one-on-one or in a group setting. A certified swim instructor such as Julie Gross as well as her other certified instructors can provide baby swim class at a home pool or by scheduling time in their pool. All certified swim instructors of Swim With Mr. Blue are CPR certified and can help teach the required swimming skills for great swimming throughout a baby’s life. The sooner a baby learns to swim the safer they can be.